Car comparison

Volvo S60 II 2.4 D5vsHonda Accord VIII · Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volvo S60 II

2.4 D5

215 hp2400 ccDieselFWDManualTwin-turboSedan2011-2013
VS

Honda Accord VIII · Facelift 2011

2.4 i-VTEC

201 hp2354 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2011-2012

Comparison overview

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Volvo S60 II 2.4 D5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    215 hp
    160 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    136 hp/t
    101 kW/t
    7.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,436 km
    892 mi
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS60 II2.4 D5HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
Power
215hp160kW
201hp150kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
234Nm173lb-ft
Curb weight
1,583kg3,490lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight
2,090kg4,608lb
-
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
To 99% top speed
68.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
70.2s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
27.1s
Calculated
31.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
265Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
149Nm/t100lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,436km892mi
Calculated
756km470mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,400cc146cu in
2,354cc144cu in
Length
4,628mm182in
4,725mm186in
Width
1,865mm73in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,484mm58in
1,440mm57in
Wheelbase
2,776mm109in
2,705mm106in
Front track
1,588mm63in
-
Rear track
1,585mm62in
-
Ground clearance
136mm5in
-
Trunk volume
380L
464L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
65L
CO2 emissions-
199g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volvo S60 II 2.4 D5Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTECPowerTorque
  • Volvo S60 II 2.4 D5: Power / Torque
  • Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS60 II2.4 D54,000 rpm1,500-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC7,000 rpm4,300-4,400 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS60 II2.4 D5HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.1 s
31.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
215 hp
160 kW
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
201 hp
150 kW

Volvo S60 II 2.4 D5 has 14 hp more than Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC.

The biggest power difference is between Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC and Volvo S60 II 2.4 D5: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
234 Nm
173 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
1,583 kg
3,490 lb
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
1,570 kg
3,461 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
235 km/h
146 mph
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
227 km/h
141 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 II2.4 D57.4 s
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC8.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S60 II 2.4 D5 and Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo S60 II 2.4 D5 and Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC: 3.9 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
1,436 km
892 mi
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
756 km
470 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
215 hp
160 kW
7.4 s
235 km/h
146 mph
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
201 hp
150 kW
8.0 s
227 km/h
141 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
Power
215 hp
160 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,628 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,484 mm
58.4 in
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
464 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,725 mm
186.0 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
Power
215 hp
160 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Volvo S60 II 2.4 D5 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
7.4 s
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
8.0 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS60 II2.4 D5HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
Power
215 hp
160 kW
201 hp
150 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
234 Nm
173 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
8.0 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Lightness
1,583 kg
3,490 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,628 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,484 mm
58.4 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
464 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,725 mm
186.0 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Range score
1,436 km
892 mi
756 km
470 mi
CO2 score
-
199 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
464 L
16.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo S60 II 2.4 D5Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km15.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi24.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year2,258 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S60 II 2.4 D5

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 186 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 680 km (423 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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